Product Overview
This machine sits between a manual tabletop sealer and a fully automatic in-line tray sealer. Operators load the trays, while the machine manages the heated sealing cycle and advances roll film over the mold. The arrangement is practical for small and medium production runs where tray presentation is still handled by people but repeatable sealing and higher output are needed.
The mold is the heart of the project. A 2-cavity tool handles two larger containers at a time; a 4-cavity tool handles four smaller containers. Neither description defines a universal tray size. The actual tool must be made or selected from the tray drawing, sealing lip and film combination supplied by the buyer.
MAVORIX helps overseas buyers compare China-side tray sealer suppliers, clarify tooling, arrange machine tests and coordinate export packing. MAVORIX is the sourcing and coordination partner, not the stated manufacturer of this machine.
Available Output Configurations
| Station Layout | Mold Capacity | Supplied Estimate | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double station | 2 large trays | Approx. 1,000 trays/hour | 2 operators |
| Double station | 4 small trays | Approx. 2,000 trays/hour | 2 operators |
| Single station | 2 large trays | Approx. 700 trays/hour | 1 operator |
| Single station | 4 small trays | Approx. 1,000 trays/hour | 1 operator |
These figures are estimates from the supplied quotation, not guaranteed acceptance rates. Product filling, tray placement, sealing dwell time, film behavior and operator rhythm all affect actual output.
Real Machine Test Videos
The two vertical videos below were supplied with the project files. They show the two-tray and four-tray tool formats in actual workshop operation, including loading access, film movement and the sealed packs after the cycle.
2-cavity tray sealing test
Two larger rectangular trays are positioned in the mold for each loading cycle.
4-cavity tray sealing test
Four smaller trays are sealed in one tool cycle to increase tray output.
Visible Machine Features
- Two-position worktable shown on the supplied machine
- Replaceable mold format for the selected tray geometry
- Roll-film holder and guided lidding-film path
- Touch-screen operating interface
- Separate visible temperature displays
- Emergency-stop and start controls
- 2-cavity tooling demonstrated for larger rectangular trays
- 4-cavity tooling demonstrated for smaller trays
How to Specify the Right Tray Sealer
Start with the physical pack. The tray lip has to sit correctly in the mold, the lidding film must seal to the tray material, and the cutting contour has to match the pack. A supplier cannot responsibly confirm the tooling from a tray volume such as 500 ml alone. A dimensioned drawing is better, and physical tray and film samples are best for a test.
Next, match output to labor. A double-station machine allows one side to be loaded while the other side is cycling, but it also assumes two operators in the supplied estimate. A single-station arrangement uses less labor and may be enough for shorter runs. Compare finished trays per hour under the same product and seal settings rather than comparing only the fastest headline number.
This supplied configuration is presented as a heat-sealing machine. MAP, vacuum, skin packaging, automatic filling and conveyor integration are separate functions and are not confirmed here. If any of them are required, they should be written into the RFQ and tested as part of the agreed machine scope.
Information Required for a Quotation
- Tray outside length, width and depth
- Sealing-flange width, shape and drawing tolerances
- Tray material and sealing-layer specification
- Lidding-film structure, roll width and roll-core size
- Product being packed and filling temperature
- Required seal strength, peel behavior and leak test
- 2-cavity or 4-cavity format and expected changeovers
- Single- or double-station production layout
- Target trays per hour and available operators
- Site voltage, frequency, phase and utilities
- Required food-contact and destination-market documents
- Spare molds, heaters, cutters and wear parts
A Machine Type We Have Already Sourced
The machine photo and both operating videos on this page came from a tray sealer project coordinated for an overseas buyer. The work included comparing the required cavity layout, reviewing the available machine, collecting workshop test evidence and following the order from the supplier side.
For a new order, we repeat that process around the buyer's own trays and film rather than treating this machine as a one-size-fits-all item. MAVORIX can coordinate supplier comparison, sample trials, agreed inspection points, packing photos and export preparation through our packaging industry sourcing, quality inspection and export support workflows.